Linda Swain

Her series, Tapping IN: The Happiest People and Places  which explores the various ways people find happiness around the world was syndicated in over 80% of the U.S. television market on major network stations between 2015 and 2018 and received a Daytime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Travel Program.

Leveraging her three decades of access to some of the most intriguing people and exotic places through Swain Destination, Swain went on to create a program that showcased how people find happiness around the world called, Tapping IN: The Happiest People and Places. The hour-long episodes launched in syndication in over 80% of the U.S. television market on major network stations in 2015. Her first show featuring Sydney, Australia and hometown, Philadelphia, earned a Daytime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Travel Program. Swain signed an international distribution deal for Tapping IN in 2018.

In 2006, Swain established Swain Entertainment and taped a series of half-hour Moms on the Move programs with a LIVE studio audience at QVC studios in West Chester, PA. They were syndicated nationally to 110 markets in the United States.  

In 2002, Swain entered broadcasting with a series she created as a mother to six children for the NBC Affiliate in Philadelphia called, Moms on the Move . She featured stories of inspiring mothers on The 10! Show and Moms on the Move Half- Hour Specials until 2006 for which she received Emmy Awards for Outstanding Show Host and Producer.

Also, a musician and songwriter, Swain was the executive producer of the IMAX signature movie, Home of Freedom, which played before every IMAX feature movie at the Franklin Institute between 2002-2007. The movie was based on an anthem for the city Swain composed entitled, The Philadelphia Song. The composition was also used to promote tourism to the historic city and accompanied the city's New Year's Eve fireworks.

Swain has been an active in fundraising for children's charities and as a board member of Legacy Youth Tennis formerly Ashe Youth Tennis and Education since 1996.

In 1987, Linda Swain co-founded Swain Destinations, a travel company specializing in customized travel to exotic locations, with her husband, Ian, who operate their family business to this day.

Linda met Australian native, Ian Swain, in New York City in 1984 and they were married in 1985 on the Gold Coast in Australia. Together they have six children, two from his previous marriage, and three grandchildren.

Linda Swain (born August 6, 1960) is an Emmy Award-winning producer, television host and owner of Swain Entertainment, a creative content and production company. She is also co-founder of Swain Destinations, a travel company specializing in customized experiences to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Africa and Asia established in 1987.